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June 26 , 2026
Muharram Processions Taken out amid Heightened Security Measures
Islamabad: Muharram processions were taken out across Pakistan as authorities enforced heightened security arrangements and deployed thousands of personnel to maintain peace during the mourning observances.
Security arrangements were put in place along procession routes, while sabeels were set up in various cities. Processions were being held in major urban centers — including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur and Hangu.
Punjab
In Lahore, the central Zuljanah procession of 9th Muharram commenced from Islampura, while another major procession departed from Pando Street and culminated at Khaima-e-Sadaat.
According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, 1,697 mourning processions and 3,869 majalis were held across the province in the day.
The spokesperson said 208 A-category processions and 337 A-category majalis were among the events being monitored.
Punjab Inspector General of Police said more than 70,000 officers and personnel have been deployed for security duties across the province.
“We will ensure the peaceful observance of 9th Muharram with the cooperation of community leaders, administration and security institutions,” the IG Punjab said.
He added that security checks were being carried out through CCTV cameras, walk-through gates, metal detectors and other modern equipment.
Snipers have been deployed along procession routes, while plain-clothes commandos are accompanying processions, according to the IG Punjab.
The IG said support was also being provided by provincial ministers, religious scholars, armed forces, Rangers and security agencies.
He added that double riding remained banned, except for senior citizens, women and law enforcement personnel.
Sindh
In Karachi, the central majlis was held at Nishtar Park at 10am, where Allama Shehenshah Hussain Naqvi addressed mourners.
The central 9th Muharram procession emerged from Nishtar Park at 1pm and passed through its traditional route before concluding at Hussainia Iranian in Kharadar in the evening.
Mourners offered Zuhrain prayers in front of Imambargah Ali Raza on M.A. Jinnah Road.
Karachi Police said foolproof security arrangements had been made for the procession. According to the police spokesperson, more than 5,000 officers and personnel were deployed, while Rangers personnel also performed security duties.
Authorities sealed streets, markets, roads and shops connected to the procession route with containers.
Mobile phone services were also suspended in and around Nishtar Park.
Police and Rangers were deployed along the route, while MA Jinnah Road was completely closed to traffic before the procession began.
In Sukkur, the 500-year-old Nau Dhala Tazia procession emerged from Imambargah Shah Iraq and camped at Karbala Ground in the evening.
Meanwhile, the historic 500-year-old Nau Dhala Tazia procession in Rohri reached Mandu Khabar.
KP, Balochistan
In Hangu, the 9th Muharram mourning procession emerged from Mohalla Syedan Ghari Bazaar and reached the central Imambargah on Shahu Road via its designated route.
Authorities said strict security arrangements had been made for the procession.
In Balochistan, police sources said stringent security measures had been implemented for Muharram processions and gatherings.
More than 32,000 security personnel were deployed across the province, according to police sources.
Islamabad
In the federal capital, a procession was taken out from Imambargah Isna Ashari G-6 as part of the 9th Muharram observances. - The News
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